Students on a Floating Rock

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From the University of the Fraser Valley’s Changemaking Hub, this is Students on a Floating Rock, a student-run podcast dedicated to engaging with changemakers to learn about the skills and mindsets needed to navigate these uncertain times on this floating rock, also known as Earth.

Episodes

  1. 007: Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom

    Jun 3

    007: Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom

    On today’s episode we have Will Dow-Kenny, a neuroscience graduate from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. He's joining us today to talk about doing applied research, his experience as a student athlete, and his post-graduation plans. Please note, this episode was recorded in summer 2025 and so minor details may have changed. Since the time of recording, Will has joined the Nijmegen Devils hockey team in the Netherlands.

    20 min
  2. 006: Art as Science Communication

    May 20

    006: Art as Science Communication

    On today’s episode we have Aysha McConkey, a Bachelor of Environmental Studies graduate, junior biologist, and wildlife artist. She’s joining us today to talk about the importance of co-op placements during her academic journey, various types of local wildlife conservation efforts, and the synergy between art and science to mobilize knowledge.  Learn more about Aysha’s projects at her website and follow her on Instagram at @AyshaMcConkeyArt. Please note, this episode was recorded in summer 2025 and so minor details may have changed since the time of recording.  References from the episode: Protecting BC’s Wildlife: How Aysha McConkey’s co-op experience shaped her future, UFV TodayThe invasive strawberry blossom weevil, Anthonomus rubi Herbst (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), uses Dasiphora fruticosa for reproduction in British Columbia by Aysha B. McConkey, Yonathan Uriel, Jade Sherwood, Warren Wong, Tracy Hueppelsheuser, and Michelle T. FranklinAysha’s Richmond Mural at No 7. Road Pier parks washroom building

    25 min
  3. 005: Amplifying Voices From Behind the Scenes

    May 4

    005: Amplifying Voices From Behind the Scenes

    On today’s episode we have Jeff Mijo-Burch, University of the Fraser Valley alumni and CHASI Communications & Design Specialist. He’s joining us today to talk about his academic and career journeys, amplifying and uplifting marginalized voices through knowledge mobilization, and opportunities for growth by utilizing effective communication. Please note, this episode was recorded in summer 2025 and so minor details such as dates have changed since the time of recording.

    19 min
  4. 004: Realistic and Self-Compassionate Physical Activity for Postpartum Women

    Mar 22

    004: Realistic and Self-Compassionate Physical Activity for Postpartum Women

    On today’s episode we have Megan Filiatrault, a Bachelor of Kinesiology student at the University of the Fraser Valley. She’s joining us today to talk about her research project with Dr. Iris Lesser, and how qualitative research has informed her work with postpartum women on realistic and self-compassionate physical activity goals.  Please note, this episode was recorded in summer 2025 and so minor details have changed since the time of recording. References from the episode: UFV’s 2025 Community Service Award: Examining the Impact of Postpartum Weight Retention on Physical Activity, Body Image, and Self-Compassion by Megan FiliatraultArchway Community Services’ Best for Babies programMother’s Moving Forward: A postpartum guide to being physically active by Corliss Bean, PhD and Iris Lesser, PhDThe research paper—MomBod: Exploring body-related perceptions and the influence of physical activity imagery among postpartum women by Iris A. Lesser, Megan Filiatrault, Amanda Wurz, and Taniya S. Nagpal—has since been published since the time of recording

    26 min
  5. 003: In the Business of Innovation and Positive Change

    Jan 15

    003: In the Business of Innovation and Positive Change

    On today’s episode of Students on a Floating Rock, we are happy to have Durgesh, Dueen, Mel, and Sargun of Enactus UFV as our guests. They’re joining us to talk about what Enactus is, the variety of projects they’re working on, and their experiences at the 2025 Regional and National competitions. Learn more about Enactus UFV at ufv.ca/business/enactus-ufv and follow them on Instagram @_enactusufv_

    33 min
  6. 002: Learning How to be Settled in Uncertainty

    10/02/2025

    002: Learning How to be Settled in Uncertainty

    Students on a Floating Rock is happy to have Dr. Anna Griffith, an associate professor of Theatre, and Changemaker Curriculum developer as our guest for the second episode. She’s joining us today to talk about how changemaking is already woven into the fabric of UFV, an introduction to UFV’s new social innovation certificate, and how students can benefit from changemaking-informed curriculum. And did we mention that Innovation 100 is being taught as a scenario-based roleplaying game?

    23 min
  7. 001: What Really is Changemaking Anyway?

    10/01/2025

    001: What Really is Changemaking Anyway?

    So what really is changemaking anyway? For our first episode, Students on a Floating Rock is thrilled to have the amazing Dr. Martha Dow, an associate professor of sociology at the University of the Fraser Valley; director of the Community Health and Social Innovation hub; and Senior Advisor Changemaking. She’s joining us to talk about what role changemaking has at UFV, and what that could mean for students.

    27 min
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About

From the University of the Fraser Valley’s Changemaking Hub, this is Students on a Floating Rock, a student-run podcast dedicated to engaging with changemakers to learn about the skills and mindsets needed to navigate these uncertain times on this floating rock, also known as Earth.

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  • Creator
    UFV Changemaking
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    Students on a Floating Rock